Welcome to Chicago Training Center

CTC was founded in 2007 with the mission to increase rowing and mentoring opportunities for Chicago’s underserved youth population.

CTC is a co-ed competitive program that focuses on the core values of Sportsmanship, Expanding Horizons, and Community Responsibility.

CTC focuses on year round training that will give each participant plenty of opportunities to improve their fitness, experience multiple sporting events, and take part in mentoring relationships. We currently train at two locations (on-water in Bridgeport CTC IS NOW RECRUITING NEW KIDS!!! CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. and on-land near Englewood) and are open to all CPS youths from 7th through 12th grades. No prior experience is necessary or expected.

The coaching staff is comprised of fifteen and counting volunteer coaches overseen by the direction of Executive Director Montana Butsch. All coaches rowed in college, trialed for national teams, and / or traveled internationally for rowing events. In addition to unparalleled rowing histories, all coaches are mentors to youth participants to help ensure all participants are fully engaged with training, school work, and have adult support for general concerns.

We hope you find all the information you need in our website.

See you on the river!